Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. John 6 : 35; 51Readings this week : 1 Kings 19 : 4 - 8; Ephesians 4 : 25 – 5 : 2 ;John 6 : 35, 41 - 51Thought for this weekOver the last two weeks of the Olympics there have been many fine and amazing achievements. Risks being taken, people stretching themselves to the limits, and new levels being reached. Yet there have been many disappointments too. People being personally disappointed and berating themselves at their performance, their achievements. Hard times.I imagine we are all disappointed with ourselves from time to time. We do not always live up to who we hope we will be. Maybe we have personal disappointments in our lives, or we know we have fallen short in the way we live our lives, and in living for Jesus.Yet Jesus tells us He is the bread of Life. The one in whom we can never be disappointed, but who forgives, strengthens, helps us, sustains and fills us. The one we can completely rely on.Jesus is the one who offers us forgiveness for our sins when we fall. He is the one who cleanses and heals us (1 John 1 : 9) and sets us free from disappointment in ourselves. He is the one who strengthens us to live for Him, and empowers us to be who He calls us to be. Jesus the bread of Life, calls us to trust in Him, and receive from Him each day.Rev PaulPrayer for this week (Psalm 145:15-16, Isaiah 55:1-3, John 6:35)Lord, the eyes of all look to You in hope; and You give them what they need. You open Your hand and satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.We, too, turn to You again, longing to be filled— to eat of the Bread of Life, to drink from Your life-giving streams, to taste Your goodness and live.May the time we spend together in Your presence, nourish our hearts and minds; may it strengthen our relationship with You, and renew our commitment to live in this world as Your faithful disciples.For You alone are God, the Source and Sustainer of life. In Jesus’ name, Amen. ~ Christine Longhurst, re:WorshipPeople to pray forFor peace in our nationFor those on our Alpha course
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 11th August 8:00am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 11th August 9:30am Mustard Tree– informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 11th August 10:30 am Holy Communion (at Sr Peter’s)Sunday 11th August 11:15 am Service of the word (at St Ed’s)Unfortunately there will be no livestream on 11th or 18th September.Monday 12th August 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 13th August 10:00 am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (at St Ed’s), refreshments10am til12 noonWednesday 14th August 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 14th August 5:00 pm Evening Prayer (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 14th August 6:30 pm Alpha Bible Study (at St Ed’s)Thursday 15th August 8.30am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 23rd May 2.30pm Burial of ashes (at St Ed’s)Thursday 15th August 7.00pm Compline with meditation (at St Ed’s and livestream) Friday 16th August 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Also Sunday 18th August, At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Holy Communion. Also Sunday 25th August, At St Ed’s 8 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word 2pm Baptism . Plus online 11:15am Informal Service. For on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: August 11th 10:30 am Holy Communion (in St Peter’s)September 8th 10.30am at St Peter’sSeptember 14th Norfolk churches Trust Bike/Walk/DriveNorfolk Churches Trust Walk/Cycle/Drive Saturday 14th September 2024. Call at as many churches as you can and raise money for Norfolk Churches and for either St Ed’s or St Peter’s. Walking is fine, or even driving ! “every year we see increasing numbers of interesting modes of transport – vintage cars, tandems, pony and trap, boats and canoes. Anything goes! We would love to see your photos from the day! You might win £50 and see them published in the EDP. There is also an award for the most money raised or your name entered on the Wall of Fame for the most churches visited. We are again awarding £1,000 for the most improved church i.e. the church that has raised the most money compared to last year.Details and sponsorship forms at the back of church or online at https://norfolkchurchestrust.org.uk/bike-ride-walk/Clergy Leave Rev Paul and Rachel are now on leave until 25th August. Rev Val will be on leave during September.Ben Fiaz’ Licensing is at 10.30am on Saturday 21st September at the Cathedral. This will be a wonderful affirmation of Ben’s Ministry and calling. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.’ Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6 : 27 & 35Readings this week : Exodus 16 : 2 – 4, 9 - 15; Ephesians 4 : 1 - 16; John 6 : 24 - 35Thought for this weekIn our Gospel reading people are following Jesus after the miracle of His feeding the crowd. They come searching, wanting more, questioning, wondering what happens now.In many ways these days are the same – with so much uncertainty in the world, so many questions and wondering what the future holds, looking to Jesus for leadership, for certainty, for hope. Jesus meets the crowd’s searching with a simple few words. To look to Him, the One sent by the Father, and believe. They are looking for bread. Yet Jesus points them far beyond the present needs, to who He is. Jesus tells them, He is the bread of Life. The one who sustains, strengthens, saves and rescues, gives hope, brings Life. The one in whom all searching, all suffering and all hungers are met.In these days we are called to believe, and not trust in human answers. To listen to Jesus, to follow, to pray and to allow Him to sustain us, lead us, grow us as people of faith and hope for the world.Praise be that we have Jesus. He calls us to trust in Him for each day, and allow His love to sustain us and lead us. What, and who do you need to bring to Him today, the bread of Life? Rev PaulPrayer for this week - Blessing (inspired by Psalm 51)May God create in you a clean heart, a transformed heart, a heart that knows and seeks and loves the justice and mercy of the Lord.May you accept the gift of salvation – not your personal possession to be coveted, but His work, accomplished in the destruction of Sin on the cross of Jesus Christ.And may you humble yourself before the Lord, coming before Him with a broken spirit, a contrite heart receiving from His hand great compassion and unfailing love. posted on Jeff’s Blog.https://blog.wisch.org/category/benedictions-and-prayers/People to pray forFor everyone travelling or away from homeFor those waiting for treatmentFor those working in Aid agencies
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 4th August 9:30am Mustard Tree– informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 4th August 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 4th August 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream) Monday 5th August 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 6th August 10:00 am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (at St Ed’s), refreshments10am til12 noonWednesday 7th August 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 7th August 5:00 pm Evening Prayer (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 7th August 6:30 pm Alpha Bible Study (at St Ed’s)Thursday 8th August 8.30am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 8th August 7.00pm Compline with meditation (at St Ed’s and livestream) Friday 9th August 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Saturday August 10th 1 pm to 4 pm Village Fair at Ringland, on the village greenAlso Sunday 11th August, At St Ed’s 8 am Service of the word, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word . Also in Ringland St Peter’s 10:30 am Holy Communion ServicePlease note there will be no livestream service on 11th AugustFor on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: August 10th Village Fair 1:00 pm to 4 pm at RinglandAugust 11th 10:30 am Holy Communion (in St Peter’s)September 8th 10.30am at St Peter’sSeptember 14th Norfolk churches Trust Bike/Walk/DriveRingland Village Fair on 10th August, 1.00pm to 4.00pm on the village green. St Peter’s will have a stall. Everyone welcome.Norfolk Churches Trust Walk/Cycle/Drive Saturday 14th September 2021. Call at as many churches as you can and raise money for Norfolk Churches and for either St Ed’s or St Peter’s. Walking is fine, or even driving ! “every year we see increasing numbers of interesting modes of transport – vintage cars, tandems, pony and trap, boats and canoes. Anything goes! We would love to see your photos from the day! You might win £50 and see them published in the EDP. There is also an award for the most money raised or your name entered on the Wall of Fame for the most churches visited. We are again awarding £1,000 for the most improved church i.e. the church that has raised the most money compared to last year.Details and sponsorship forms at the back of church or online at https://norfolkchurchestrust.org.uk/bike-ride-walk/Ben Fiaz’ Licensing is at 10.30am on Saturday 21st September at the Cathedral. This will be a wonderful affirmation of Ben’s Ministry and calling. Everyone is welcome to attend.
